Boutique handmade notebooks for your people

Purposeful, planet-friendly gifts they’ll treasure—and be reminded of you.

  • Crafted in small batches from recycled materials.
  • Individually unique and beautiful.
  • Sustainably shipped to you.
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handmade books for your brand
Let’s make it easier for you to give mindful gifts

Get 20% off your first order

*This will be applied to your invoice.

Why choose Down to Earth Paper?

When you give these keepsakes, you:

Reduce the need for cheaply made, exploitative swag that often ends up in landfills

Show that you care about the environment—and take real action to support it.

Impress, inspire, and give your people a space to be calm and creative.

Tiny handmade notebooks that elevate your brand and create a memorable boutique experience.

What exactly will you get?

Tiny handmade book from recycled materials

Tiny handmade notebooks

Every book’s character

  • The size: Tiny (A7: approx. 3 x 4 in), 18 leaves (36 pages)
  • The paper’s origin: Handmade from recycled paper (old bills, credit card offers, bank statements, etc.)
  • The paper’s character: Off-white, blank, with half-trimmed/half-natural edges
  • The cover: Paper chipboard wrapped in thrifted fabric
  • The binding: French link & kettle stitch (except coil-bound), sewn with linen waxed thread
  • The structure: Every book lies flat, so it’s easy to write in
  • The finish: Tied with a minimal ribbon bow (optional)
The nice-to-know
  • My branding: Small Down to Earth Paper stamp on the last page
  • Your branding: Insert your business or promo card into the ribbon bow on the back
  • Usage: Best with drier mediums—ballpoint pens, gel pens, and gouache (minimal water). Learn more about what works best on my paper
  • Made in: My home studio in Sammamish, WA, USA

What exactly can you customize?

#1 The cover design
Most affordable!
Coil bound handmade book

Coil-bound

Stitch-free, folds open a full 360°

$15/book

or $12 each for 5+

Most popular!
handmade book exposed spine

Exposed spine

Open spine that highlights the beautiful hand stitching

$20/book

or $17 each for 5+

Most boutique!
Hardcover handmade book

Hardcover

Classic case binding with mull reinforcement and endbands

$25/book

or $22 each for 5+

#2 The fabric – See the most updated fabric options on my Instagram (pinned post). Example:

Handmade book covers

How it works

  1. Submit an inquiry form.
  2. Receive a quote and invoice within 1 – 2 days (or an email update if more details are needed).
  3. Make payment in full.
  4. I create your order.
  5. Your order ships.

Timeline

  • Production: Within 3 days for orders under 10 books.
  • Delivery: 1–2.5 weeks after order.
Tiny handmade books from recycled materials

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